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TWGC 11 (155lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pithe Canthropus and Suchart Chaowanungkarn. Chooooooooon! I think Canthropus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pizzaman - Trippin' On Sunshine. Chaowanungkarn has chosen Muay Thai fight music as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pithe Canthropus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Darius Henderson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chaowanungkarn clinches up against the cage.
Canthropus is pressed up against the cage. Chaowanungkarn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Canthropus down to the mat. Canthropus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Canthropus gets tackled into the cage by Chaowanungkarn. Chaowanungkarn maintains the clinch.
Canthropus wants a takedown but no success here.
Canthropus gets underhooks to prevent Chaowanungkarn's takedown attempt.
Chaowanungkarn looking for a takedown.
Pithe Canthropus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suchart Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Canthropus is defending well.
Chaowanungkarn is looking for a takedown.
Canthropus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Canthropus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chaowanungkarn has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Canthropus regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Canthropus (0) vs (2) Chaowanungkarn
Chaowanungkarn looking to pass the guard.
Chaowanungkarn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Canthropus (0) vs (5) Chaowanungkarn
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus is letting Chaowanungkarn control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus is trying to improve his position.
Canthropus seems a little lost for a moment, as Chaowanungkarn dominates the positioning.
Canthropus is trying to get back to half guard.
Chaowanungkarn is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Canthropus's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus is looking to regain half guard here but Chaowanungkarn keeps moving and retains side control.
Chaowanungkarn in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Canthropus is looking to regain half guard here but Chaowanungkarn keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canthropus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chaowanungkarn working away.
The referee asks Chaowanungkarn politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chaowanungkarn prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn working away.
My spies in Palazzo Paisano inform me that Chaowanungkarn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaowanungkarn controlling the position.
Canthropus is looking for a sweep.
Chaowanungkarn content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Canthropus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Canthropus will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn working away.
Canthropus is trying to get back to half guard.
Chaowanungkarn takes a little break here. Canthropus wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chaowanungkarn's best efforts.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Canthropus wants to improve his position but Chaowanungkarn is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chaowanungkarn in particular looking to stall.
Canthropus wants to improve his position but Chaowanungkarn is controlling well.
Chaowanungkarn works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Canthropus (0) vs (8) Chaowanungkarn
Canthropus is controlling an arm, preventing Chaowanungkarn from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn controlling from the full mount.
Canthropus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus wants to control but Chaowanungkarn is having none of it.
Chaowanungkarn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Canthropus tries to hold on but Chaowanungkarn postures up.
Chaowanungkarn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chaowanungkarn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Canthropus tries to hold on but Chaowanungkarn postures up.
Chaowanungkarn controlling the pace for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus can't escape the position.
Well,Canthropus is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Canthropus is working hard here to advance position.
Chaowanungkarn avoids the attempt from Canthropus to control.
Chaowanungkarn fails to move to back control.
Chaowanungkarn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chaowanungkarn avoids the attempt from Canthropus to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Canthropus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chaowanungkarn controlling from the full mount.
Canthropus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chaowanungkarn moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Canthropus (0) vs (11) Chaowanungkarn
Well, with Chaowanungkarn on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Canthropus is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Canthropus is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chaowanungkarn controlling the positon.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chaowanungkarn wins on points by 11 to 0.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn made sure to mention his sponsor, Tokyo United Fightwear in his post fight interview.
The defeated Pithe Canthropus had this to say: 'Crap. I lost. That sucks.'. |
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